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Bean and Bacon Soup w/ Kale is for Soup.

Bean and Bacon Soup w/ Kale takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Bean and Bacon Soup w/ Kale takes 70 minutes to cook.

Bean and Bacon Soup w/ Kale makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Bean and Bacon Soup w/ Kale are:

1/2 lb. bacon, chopped, cooked, drained, 1 T. drippings reserved
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. diced tomatoes (with juices)
4 c. chicken broth (or water)
1 c. dried white beans (like navy beans), rinsed and picked through for small stones
up to 2 c. additional water (if needed)
1 bunch lacinato kale (or any sturdy green), washed, cut into bite-size pieces (you'll probably have about 8 cups before cooking, don't worry, it cooks down!)

Here is how you make Bean and Bacon Soup w/ Kale:

Heat bacon drippings over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 6-7 minutes, till softened but not browned. Add beans and cook, stirring, for a minute or so, then add tomatoes and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about an hour, till beans are tender. Stir every 15 minutes or so, adding more water toward the end if the mixture starts to get too dry. Once beans are tender, stir in kale. Cook till leaves are wilted and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in reserved bacon bits and serve. Serving Size: Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAMIENDUCKS.

The nutritional information for Bean and Bacon Soup w/ Kale is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 500.9

• Total Fat: 29.4 g
• Cholesterol: 53.0 mg
• Sodium: 2,260.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13.4 g
• Protein: 29.1 g